Crew Review: Breville Burr Grinder

[serge333999]

I like the way you done your "show". I watched it with a great smile all the way. Thanks a lot for this review. I will watch others vidéos from you guys. I need to find something for ma Saeco Via Veneto. Thanks a lot for your funny comments.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@serge333999 Thank you for watching! Let me know if you need any more guidance on a grinder. - Kat

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@FishAddiction22 I wish that I did! I know that I have heard some of them do just fine, but others don't and it seems like Breville had some variance in their manufacturing QA/consistency on this grinder. Have you contacted them about it? I know with the Smart Grinder they developed a fix, not sure if they would/could for this one. It may be worth giving them a call to see if they have any tips/tricks. Let us know if you learn anything! :) - Kat

[nat4200]

@FishAddiction22 It'll void your warranty and (possibly) allow you to damage the device with too fine a setting; but you can take it apart and saw off the plastic notch that prevents the cup rotating past the "Turkish" setting. Google "Breville BCG450...modded...now excellent grinder!" and click link to "coffeesnobs" forum (couldn't post URL)

[machuq]

i love that you are trying to respod the comments. This shows that you actually really care what you are doing. Keep going on good work. Thanks. And please do not waste too much coffee. :(

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@machuq Of course we respond! People ask us a lot of questions and this is a great forum for people to share their own experiences, too :) And it's too late -- we've already wasted too much ;) - Kat

[funkyzero]

Regarding the Breville machine:

Mine lasted about 1 1/2 years. I was never quite happy with it except for one thing: this grinder will do super-fine grind if you need that. If you don't need it that powdery, I would highly recommend the KitchenAid KES100. The KitchenAid is WAY quieter, the burr speed is much slower (better for bean grinding) and has glass receptacles (eliminate static problems). The KitchenAid also has replaceable grinding burrs for around 35 bucks and is built MUCH better

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@funkyzero Thanks for the recommendation! We have never been able to get a powdery grind from this grinder, but they're all different. I don't like that it's difficult to get parts and repair Breville's machines ongoing, so usually steer folks toward brands that are built with repair in mind. - Kat

[maha77]

great channel, very informative! I find this model grinds my beans extra fine and makes excellent espresso. Curious as to why you say to adjust the grind while its running, I have not heard that before. Maybe thats why the Turkish grind wasn't as fine as it should have been?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@maha77 If you adjust it down in fineness when it's not running, it will may jam as beans are in the hopper/burrs and could get stuck. This is true of all burr grinders. - Kat

[idlehands28]

What would you guys recommend for the novice barista in the $100 price range. I was looking for a burr grinder but can't afford Rocky.

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

@idlehands28 For good grind consistency and espresso fineness, check out the Hario hand grinders -- great performance, good price. If you want electric, the Capresso Infinity will go fine enough but is pretty inconsistent, particle size-wise, so you will have inconsistency in your extraction results. For a good electric burr grinder that goes fine enough and is also pretty consistent, check out the Baratza Virtuoso. More than you wanted to spend, but a great grinder. - Kat

[mademoisellechoko]

Hi guys , I am planing tu buy the machine for Espresso making only.Could you guys test it on the Espresso setting ?

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

We will be doing some testing and experimenting on the Brevilles this week -- look for a new video soon. - Kat

[paulwilliamsd]

what do you recommend for a coffee grinder? I'm not using it for expresso though. Thanks

[SeattleCoffeeGear]

One of my favorites for non-espresso is the Maestro by Baratza. Good price, consistent grind, reliable. - Kat

[jakeorch]

Coffee fight!

[mambachaser]

Oh yes, I owned that machine and I think it is not doing a good job